January 2025

Office of Culture & Arts | invites everyone to the Opening Ceremony of Arts Month themed as “𝑨𝒏𝒊 𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑫𝒊𝒘𝒂 𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒎𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏” on February 3, 2025, at the ITE Quadrangle and the Culmination Event on February 28, 2025. Join us as we kick off a month-long celebration of creativity, talent, and cultural excellence. #artsmonth2025

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University-Graduate School, in partnership with the Advanced Studies Consortium, Graduate School-Student Organization, and Professional Continuing Education conducted a three-day Executive Course on Mastering Research Writing for Publication in Scopus-Indexed Q1 and Q2 Refereed Journals, held at Astoria Hotel from January 24 to 26, this year. The course will guide participants through the critical stages of research writing and publication, equipping them with the skills needed to produce high-quality research that meets international standards, while supporting their professional growth. Further, this aimed to equip the participants with foundational and advanced academic writing and research publication skills as well as to provide them with the tools necessary to publish in reputable academic journals and avoid predatory outlets. The event was dubbed, “Elevating Scholarly Impact: Mastering the Art of Research Writing for Global Publication.” Dr. Lacap, the resource person, ended the session with confounding words — to do research as a habit and to abide by the research ethics properly. “Motivation is what gets you started; habit is what keeps you going,” he quoted. The participants were from the West Visayas State University, Mindanao State University-Sulu, Hardan Furigay Colleges Foundation Inc.-Basilan, J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC)- Canuto Campus, Ipil National High School, Sinunuc Elementary School, and ZPPSU students representing the Department of Education IX. Photos ZPPSU-Graduate School #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University wishes you a happiest birthday. May your day be filled with love, joy, and wisdom. #OneZPPSU#TheHeartOfInformation

A formal groundbreaking ceremony was held for the construction of a four-story academic building featured with 20 classrooms and a roof deck, held at the ZPPSU EPDU-Gregorio Vitali Campus (Phase 1) on January 23, this year. The establishment of this facility amounts to nearly 50 million pesos, funded by Senator Loren Legarda for the university. “Today, we mark the day when this dream for the Vitali Campus will come to fruition. We are forever grateful for the generosity of the Gregorio family, who have found it in their hearts to share their land, allowing EPDU-Vitali to finally have a campus they can call their own,” expressed by the University President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral. The contract was signed by ZPPSU President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral, along with representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)—Antonio A. Gonzales, District Engineer and Chief of the Maintenance Division—and the President of Zamboanga 3VC Construction Incorporated, Engr. Ladeslao S. Darunday (contractor), along with ZPPSU Vice President for Administration and Finance, Ms. Josephine L. Sulasula, and Resident Engineer, Ryan Catamco. Dr. Kier Dela Calzada, Dean of EPDU, expressed his gratitude for the full support of the University President and key officials. “We have built not just a facility but a symbol of hope, resilience, and dedication,” Dr. Dela Calzada said with heartfelt gratitude. Among those in attendance were Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Roy L. Valesco, Vice President for Research and Extension Dr. Rolando Malalay, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Dr. Maria Cristina G. Wee, Faculty Regent Hon. Rachel Lorena, Student Regent Hon. Jet Ryan Lozano, key officials, directors, heads of units, faculty, and staff. #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

Online services are now unavailable due to a DNS issue affecting all schools and universities with 𝐞𝐝𝐮.𝐩𝐡 domains nationwide. Enrollment operations are currently hindered. ZPPSU will provide updates on this matter as soon as possible. #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfZPPSU

Per advised by the University President, all students and employees will be sent home earlier today, January 23. The ZPPSU expresses concerns about the safety of the entire community, to avoid unexpected incidents that may occur caused by the earthquake’s aftershocks. #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) boosted students and employees health by offering free pneumococcal vaccinations, spearheaded by the ZPPSU Medical-Dental Health Services, led by Dr. Franz Chezka Kathrize A. Ochotorena joined forces with the City Health Office through 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 and 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 at the MDHS building, today. This vaccine shot safeguards the employees against multiple strains of bacteria against pneumonia. About 208 doses of pneumococcal vaccine were administered to students and employees. This initiative highlights the university’s commitment to a healthier workforce. #ZPPSUCares #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University – Extension Management Office (ZPPSU-EMO), in collaboration with the School of Business Administration and College of Engineering and Technology, has conducted monitoring and assessment of the ongoing extension programs and projects at barangay Baliwasan and Kasangyan, recently. Through the effort of the EMO Director, Assistant Prof. Cellyn A. Verallo, the monitoring serves to assess the progress in utilization of the Urban Gardening and Marketing Entrepreneurship, Accounting for Non-Accountants, and Sales (MEANS) Training and conduct of the next training under the School of Business Administration. These programs and projects were evaluated through a comprehensive monitoring form for training application to assess their progress in achieving expected results and recalibrate possible tracks for the next livelihood trainings. The ZPPSU-EMO extension programs serves as a catalyst of rural development focusing on strategies, approaches, and models of development. Also in attendance were Associate Prof. Marialyn Vicente, Dean of SBA, along with some faculty members from the monitoring team, and Mr. Ismael Musa from the College of Engineering and Technology #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

To ensure seamless and smoother transactions on procurement processes, Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University facilitated the first-ever forum among suppliers, partners, and colleagues of the institution, held at the Senator Angara Building today, January 10. The soothing discourse was led by ZPPSU Vice President for Administration and Finance Ms. Josephine L. Sulasula, highlighting the vital role of suppliers as trusted partners in fulfilling the institution’s organizational mandates efficiently. “Let this forum serve as an opportunity to align our goals and reaffirm our shared vision of efficient, ethical, and effective procurement practices,” VPAF Sulasula said. Further, the forum encouraged the suppliers to exchange ideas, clarify expectations, and address concerns that impact the procurement’s quality of engagements. The ZPPSU is hopeful of achieving stronger partnerships and ensuring smoother procurement processes. Also present during the event were ZPPSU-Head of Procurement Unit Mr. Dennjs C. Molina, ZPPSU-Chief Administrative Officer for Administration Ms. Carina M. Abidin, ZPPSU-Supervising Administrative Officer for Finance Ms. Maria Christina Jean D. Vergara, ZPPSU-SAO for Administration Mr. Arnel H. Lee, and distinct suppliers. “By working together, we can overcome challenges, enhance our processes, and create a procurement environment that benefits us all,” Ms. Sulasula exclaimed. #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation